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La Roë
Coat of arms of La Roë
Coat of arms
La Roë is located in France
La Roë
La Roë
Location in France
La Roë is located in Pays de la Loire
La Roë
La Roë
Location in Pays de la Loire
Country France
Region Pays de la Loire
Department Mayenne
Arrondissement Château-Gontier
Canton Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë
Area
1
8.76 km2 (3.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
243
 • Density 27.74/km2 (71.85/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
53191 /53350
Elevation 52–101 m (171–331 ft)
(avg. 79 m or 259 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Roë is a small commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. In 2006, about 243 people lived there.

La Roë is located in the northwest part of France. It is part of the Mayenne department, which is a bit like a county. This department is found within the larger Pays de la Loire region.

About La Roë

La Roë is a quiet place known for its peaceful countryside. It covers an area of about 8.76 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 876 football fields!

Geography and Location

La Roë is situated in a rural area. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 52 meters to 101 meters. The average elevation is about 79 meters. This means it has some gentle hills.

The commune is part of the Château-Gontier arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative area in France. It also belongs to the Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë canton, which is another local division.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, La Roë has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2001 to 2014, Fernand Grimault was the mayor of La Roë. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune.

Life in La Roë

Life in La Roë is typical of many small French villages. It is a place where people live and work, often connected to farming or local businesses. The community is small, so neighbors usually know each other well.

Population Changes

The number of people living in La Roë has changed over time. In 1999, there were 241 residents. By 2006, the population had slightly increased to 243 people. These numbers help us understand how the commune is growing or changing.

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